Town of Rutherford College

08/28/2026

Congratulations Lauren Causby Kerley! You are the winner of a $50 gift card for a dinner on us!

Thank You for all you do and obviously the community agrees!

08/27/2026

It's TATER TIME!!!

If you packed your lunch today, just put it in the fridge and drive on down to the Town Hall.

Get your before she sells out!

11:30-1:30

08/26/2026

🍂🔥 Boy, do we have some events coming your way in Rutherford College! 🔥🍂

The temperatures may start falling, but the events are just heating up in RC! Mark your calendars because we have a packed fall lineup ahead.

🐷 PIGMASTER’S BBQ WEEKEND
📅 Friday, September 18 & Saturday, September 19

We’re kicking off BBQ weekend on Friday night with a brand-new addition — a Community Fish Fry & Concert alongside our BBQ competitors!

🐟 Community Fish Fry
Lovelady Fire & Rescue will be serving up $10 fish plates featuring:
• Fried flounder
• Slaw
• Hushpuppies
• Fries
• Drink

🎶 Then at 7 PM, TJ Oliver and Lowdown South will take the stage and keep things rocking until 9 PM!

🔥 On Saturday, September 19, competitors from across the Southeast will fire up their smokers and battle it out for the title of Grand Champion!

🏀BBQ Plates will be for sale at the Municipal Park benefiting East Burke Women's Basketball.

🎒 Christ Classical Academy will also be hosting a Back to School Bash with plenty of activities for the whole family. Their event is open to the public, so come spend the day in Rutherford College and enjoy everything happening around town!

🛍️ COMMUNITY YARD SALE — OCTOBER 3
We still have spaces available! If you have some treasures ready for a new home, use the link below to reserve your spot before they’re all gone.

👉 Yard Sale Registration: https://www.rutherfordcollegenc.us/web-form/585/fall-community-yard-sale

🎃🍬 6TH ANNUAL TRAIL OF TREATS — OCTOBER 30 | 5–7 PM

One of our favorite nights of the year is coming back!

Local businesses are invited to sign up, get creative, dress up, hand out some sweet treats, and showcase your business to families throughout our community.

Think your crew has what it takes to bring the best costumes and decorations? We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

👉 Business Participation Application: https://www.rutherfordcollegenc.us/web-form/578/trail-of-treats

🍁 Fish fry. Live music. BBQ. Family fun. Yard sales. Costumes. Candy.

Fall is going to be a busy one in the Town of Rutherford College, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

📅 Save the dates, invite your friends, and make plans to join us!

08/25/2026

School is officially off and running! 📚✏️🍎

We’ve loved seeing all of the back-to-school photos and celebrating the amazing teachers and staff who have worked so hard to prepare for another great year!

And I bet if you listen really closely around 3:30–4:00 PM this Friday, you’ll hear one big...

PHEWWWWWWWW! 😮‍💨😂

That’s the sound of educators everywhere realizing they survived the first week back!

So, how about we provide dinner for one of those deserving educators this weekend? 🍽️

🎉 TEACHER GIVEAWAY! 🎉
The Town of Rutherford College is giving away a $50 gift card to one lucky Burke County Public Schools teacher!

To enter:
🍎 Comment below and tag your favorite Burke County Public Schools teacher!

🎟️Each tagged name=1 Entry for the drawing!

The winner must be able to show a current Burke County Public School employee ID to claim the prize.

🏆 Winner will be announced Friday at 10:00 AM!

Help us show some love to the teachers who made it through Week One! ❤️📚

08/25/2026

Coffee Today and Taters on Thursday! What a great week in RC!

SCHEDULE CHANGE!!!!

Wednesday 26th- Old Kmart parking lot in Morganton 11-2

Thursday 27- Town of Rutherford College 11-2

Friday 28th- Bimbo Bakeries Valdese 11-2

New potatoes!!

The Biggie- a Big Mac on a potato!

The Whitley- Chicken Bacon Ranch

They are delicious 🤤

Sweets 🎂 (mini cakes)

Butter Pecan 🧈
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip 🍪
Cafe Mocha ☕️

I will see you folks soon ✌️❣️🥔

08/25/2026

111 Coffee Valdese is set up and serving! Stop in and give them a try. Here until 1 PM.

Here’s our schedule for next week! Have a great week everyone!
Town of Rutherford College
Morganton Farmers Market
Grow with Drexel
Bootleg Parlor

08/24/2026

✨ MARKETING MONDAY ✨

This Marketing Monday is as fresh as can be! 💕 A brand-new business has opened right here in the Town of Rutherford College, and RaShaé Lane Beauty Lounge is truly one of a kind!

What’s their vibe? Picture Hank Williams Jr. meets Barbie. 🎸💗 A little country, a little rock ’n’ roll, a whole lot of glam—and absolutely original!

So, what can you find inside?

💇‍♀️ Kenzie is the hairstylist behind the blonde bombshells! She offers custom color services, hand-tied extensions, cuts, styling, and bridal services.

✨ Haygen handles the esthetics side of things. She is a lash artist offering customized facials, skincare, waxing services, lash lifts and tints, and lash extensions.

Ready to book? You can reach out through DM, email, or phone, or stop by and see them at 421 US-70, right next door to JW Barber & Style.

And this weekend is the PERFECT time to check them out! 🎉

💕 GRAND OPENING
📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM

Come meet the girls, see the new space, and welcome one of Rutherford College’s newest businesses!

Welcome to town, RaShae Lane! We’re so glad you chose RC and wish you nothing but success, full appointment books, and fabulous hair and lashes for years to come! 💗🎸✨

08/21/2026

🥤🔥 A HUGE THANK YOU to Pepsi Cola of Hickory! 🔥🥤

Pepsi Cola of Hickory has generously donated 20 CASES OF DRINKS for the 2026 Pigmaster’s People’s Choice Fundraiser on Saturday, September 19! 🐷🍖

Their donation helps us keep more of the proceeds where they belong — supporting the East Burke Women's Basketball! 🏀💙

We are incredibly thankful for local businesses that step up to support our events, our schools, and our community. Thank you, Pepsi Cola of Hickory, for helping make this fundraiser a success! ❤️🤍💙

08/20/2026

Stop by and try out the best smelling horse trailer around!

If coffee isn't your thing, she has so many other options!

08/18/2026

🏥❤️ A Heartfelt THANK YOU to College Pines, Grace Heights, and Hickory Falls Health & Rehabilitation! ❤️🏥

The 2026 Pigmaster's BBQ Challenge is proud to recognize College Pines Health & Rehabilitation, Grace Heights Health and Rehabilitation, and Hickory Falls Health & Rehabilitation as our Platinum Sponsors! Their generous support helps make one of Rutherford College's favorite community events possible.

These three exceptional rehabilitation and skilled nursing communities are dedicated to providing compassionate care, meaningful rehabilitation, and a place where residents can heal, thrive, and feel at home. Their commitment to serving others reflects the same spirit of community that makes the Pigmaster's BBQ Challenge so special.

Please join us in thanking these outstanding healthcare partners for investing in our community and supporting the 2026 Pigmaster's BBQ Challenge! 👏🐷

🍖 Mark your calendars for September 18–19 and come enjoy championship BBQ, family fun, live entertainment, and an incredible weekend in Rutherford College!

🏥❤️🐷🍖